By Jeremy Gordon and Amy Phillips
on July 30, 2015 at 4:43 p.m. EDT

Photo by Erez Avissar

Chief Keef's intent to perform as a hologram at a memorial concert for a slain toddler has turned into quite a debacle. First, a planned show in Chicago was postponed, then moved to Hammond, Indiana, only to be shut down by the police. As Billboard reports, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office issued a statement calling Keef "an unacceptable role model," and saying that his music "promotes violence." City Hall also said the concert "posed a significant public safety risk."

By Evan Minsker
on July 27, 2015 at 9:50 p.m. EDT

When Chief Keef planned a free concert in Chicago where he'd perform via hologram, he reportedly faced opposition from City Hall. The show was subsequently moved to Hammond, Indiana, but was shut down by police after one song. Tonight on Twitter, Keef urged his fans to call City Hall and tell Mayor Rahm Emanuel "to stay the fuck off the people's music." He also said that he'll run to replace Emanuel in office.

By Jeremy Gordon
on July 27, 2015 at 4:41 p.m. EDT

Photo by Will Deitz

Tyler, the Creator says he's been banned from entering Australia. In one of his tweets announcing the news, he tagged the director of operations at the feminist group Collective Shout. Update 07/28: Australia's Department of Immigration and Border Protection hasn't yet denied Tyler a visa, according to Mashable and Tyler's touring company, Frontier Touring. His current application is still open.

By Jeremy Gordon
on June 23, 2015 at 10:59 a.m. EDT

Last night, Nas wrote a strongly worded statement on his Instagram, addressing racial inequality in America. In particular, he wrote about how black America produces much of the country's exported culture, but isn't afforded the same benefit of the doubt from society. "How can we be the ones responsible for America's biggest export & fear for our lives like we shouldn't belong here," he wrote. Check out his full commentary below.

By Zoe Camp
on May 27, 2015 at 1:36 p.m. EDT

Action Bronson is slated to play a NXNE festival event at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto on June 21. Yesterday, a woman named Erica Shiner launched a Change.org petition to bar the New York rapper from performing at the event, saying that he "glorifies gang-raping and murdering women."

By Jeremy Gordon
on May 12, 2015 at 10:47 a.m. EDT

Yesterday, Kendrick Lamar was honored by the California State Senate, who named him the 35th Senate District's Generational Icon. In a speech, state Senator Isadore Hall III praised Kendrick's rise from Compton local to worldwide star, as well as his continued ties to his neighborhood. After accepting the award, Kendrick gave a short speech in which he talked about giving back to his community. You can watch a video below, via Complex.